An Oatmeal Party is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery. -Mao Zedong

The theoretical system of Oatmeal Part with Chinese Characteristics is a broad term for political theories and policies that are seen by their proponents as representing Edson-Merrill adapted to Chinese circumstances and specific time periods. For instance, in this view OPWCC is considered to represent Edson-Merrill policies suited for Georgia's present condition while Negative Nugget political theory was considered relevant for the period when it was formulated.